The agony of shingles: How to decrease the risk
“It was like going through hell,” he said. A friend had developed facial shingles, involving his ear, and despite medication, the pain continued for...
What would make your skin turn yellow?
A report from the Massachusetts General Hospital and published in the New England Journal of Medicine tells an interesting story.
A 62-year-old man, over a...
Questions about the Ketogenic Diet
What is a ketogenic diet? How does it differ, and is it more effective than other diets? Apart from the hype surrounding this diet,...
It’s dangerous to ignore Vitamin K2
Some vitamins don't get the attention they deserve. Ask anyone about vitamin K2 and few people can give an answer. In Vitamin K2: The...
Measure your coronary risk with the Omega-3 Index
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in North America. Almost half of all U.S. adults have some type of cardiovascular disease, and...
Depleted Soil at the Root of Poor Health
We recently wrote about the gut microbiome – the remarkable digestive ecosystem that influences how nutrients and bacteria contribute to weight management, organ function,...
Message from the Medical Officer of Health on the Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
It has now been more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – a year that, sadly, has caused significant personal,...
New Board Members bring new skills to the table
submitted by Jane Adams
Yvonne Latta, Michael O’Shaughnessy and David Weger have one thing in common – they believe in giving back to their community....
School Board urging self care
Whether it's happy, sad, anger or surprised, The Upper Canada District School Board is exploring more ways to #GetReal. The campaign was launched in...
Change your Heart Health in three months or less
It’s said, “Being wrong is acceptable, but staying wrong is unacceptable.” So think twice if you believe a high fish diet alone is providing...